To document a case of allergic contact dermatitis due to exposure to specific wood species.
Case report of a woodworking artisan experiencing allergic reactions.
Evaluation of contact allergy through patch testing for specific wood allergens.
Confirmed allergic contact dermatitis to Fraxinus americanus.
Confirmed allergic contact dermatitis to Macherium acutifolium.
Resumen
Contact allergy to tropical hardwoods and domestic woods are well documented in the literature. The authors document a case of contact allergy to both types of wood in a woodworking artisan.